What a slate of games tonight! There are just 11 of them, but 10 include at least one team still alive for a playoff berth and many feature two.
I’ll be at MacCalman Field to watch Yorktown and Nyack try and stave off elimination. You can find that score and more @LoHudInsider. If you have a Twitter account and have updates to share, tweet me at that account and I’ll share them.
Adam Berger will provide coverage on Mahopac-Clarkstown South. You can find him @LoHudBerger. Mike Dougherty will have our first look this season at Panas with updates on Panas-Somers @hoopsmbd.
As always, enjoy the football and check back tonight for results and recaps.
Friday’s games —
Poughkeepsie 28, Ossining 20
Yorktown 23, Nyack 14
Rye 30, Tappan Zee 22
Mahopac 19, Clarkstown South 14
Brewster 12, Byram Hills 6
Scarsdale 42, Carmel 25
Somers 41, Panas 14
North Rockland 37, Ramapo 14
White Plains 17, Arlington 14
New Rochelle 13, John Jay-East Fishkill 0
Harrison 35, Horace Greeley 6
Yorktown 23, Nyack 14: At MacCalman Field in Nyack, Nick Mariano went 9 for 17 for 126 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He completed both touchdowns to sophomore Daniel DelBene, including a tipped pass for a 24-yarder in the first quarter and a fourth-and-goal from the 10 in the third. That latter touchdown gave the ‘Huskers a 23-14 lead.
Yorktown received a boost in the second half from juniors Eric Meyreles and Nicky Bonitatibus, who combined to rush for 181 yards on 31 carries. Meyreles returned the opening kickoff of the third quarter to midfield and scored on a nine-yard run just four plays later.
Nyack scored both of its touchdowns on fourth-down plays in Yorktown territory. Jordan Mews hit Jahnai Henry on a short pass that Henry took 35 yards for a score to give Nyack a 7-6 lead in the first quarter. In the third, Bartley rumbled 35 yards on fourth down to cut the Indians’ deficit to 16-14. But Yorktown answered with its final scoring drive, one that was capped by Mariano-to-DelBene on fourth down.
Mahopac 19, Clarkstown South 14: At South, the Indians pulled off a stunning victory, rallying from a 14-0 deficit to win. They scored all three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, capped by Chris Rhue’s 63-yard run with 2:14 to play.
The frantic finish was set up just minutes earlier by Nick Russo, who ran 89 yards for a touchdown to bring Mahopac within 14-13 with 4:45 to play. But the Indians failed on a two-point conversion, forcing them to stop South and force a punt. Mahopac’s defense then had to stop the Vikings after Rhue’s go-ahead touchdown. South actually scored, but the play was called back due to offensive pass interference.
South took its 14-0 lead before halftime. Ryan McManus threw a touchdown to Thomas Lent. Zach Johnson added the other score in the second quarter on a 14-yard run. Shane Cronin attempted a 55-yard field goal to try and add to the lead before halftime but the kick was no good.
Rye 30, Tappan Zee 22: At Tappan Zee, Andrew Livingston threw two touchdowns and ran for another for the Garnets. Livingston connected with Jack Hasselman and Chris Santangelo on the touchdowns before running in Rye’s final score. He also kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired to give the Garnets a 10-9 halftime lead.
Giuseppe Maddalena went 9 for 14 passing for 153 yards and three touchdowns. Joe Letizia caught five passes for 103 yards and two scores and had 20 carries for another 67 yards. Tommy Morales also caught a TZ touchdown.
Brewster 12, Byram Hills 6: At Brewster, Liam DaRos connected with Matt Gargano on a 59-yard pass to break a 6-6 tie with 1:52 remaining in the third quarter. The Brewster defense then stopped Byram on fourth and inches at the Bears’ 27 with 2:34 remaining in the game. Brewster improved to 6-0 with the victory.
Brewster’s Brian McNeill opened the scoring with a 1-yard sneak in the first quarter. With the Bears leading 6-0 at halftime, Byram answered when Ian Raun took a double reverse 18 yards for the tying score.
Brady Condron blocked two extra points for Byram. Teammate Skyler Simon blocked a Brewster punt early in the second half, but the Bobcats could not convert in Brewster territory.
Poughkeepsie 28, Ossining 20: At Ossining, Justin Davidov threw for 129 yards and three touchdowns for the Pride. Davidov also had 90 rushing yards. Josh Morton had three receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns for Ossining. Teammate Steven Orts had one touchdown catch.
Davidov suffered an injury on Ossining’s second drive of the third quarter when he was sacked on a second down pass play. Ossining led 20-6 at the time, but Poughkeepsie rallied to score the game’s final three touchdowns.
Ossining coach Dan Ricci said Davidov left during the game and was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. He was diagnosed with two fractures in his ankle and will miss the remainder of the season, including next week’s rivalry game against Sleepy Hollow.
North Rockland 37, Ramapo 14: At Torne Valley Field Friday, Nick Connell rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns. John Dapolito rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns. North Rockland coach Tom Lynch also credited Brandon Respress for a strong all-around game.
178 Comments
WEBSTER…every team has some easy games , ...but with HARRISON , the first 3 games and their last are their difficult games… this was the reverse for CARMEL , WHO STARTED WITH EASY GAMES AND THEN REALITY SET IN
They aren’t anywhere near as good as the other top ranked A teams in the state
Webster:
Section 2 says that every year, when they are beating up on weak teams every week on their way to a state run. Ask Burnt Hills. Every section 2 poster I saw was so confident they would have no problem with Harrison. They didn’t score an offensive TD against the Huskies in that game. The Section 1A tournament will feature some of the best teams in the state. I only hope that the winner won’t be beaten up too bad, and that the Section 1A format of 3 games in 11 days doesn’t hurt them. It was no coincidence that Harrison went to the dome in 2010, when that format was temporarily suspended.
Old,
Def agreed. Section 1 A boys hit hard. Even in a win vs Ossining, PK got beat up pretty bad. Same goes for every team on a weekly basis down here.
webster
Harrison is the team to beat in A statewide. I would be surprised to see them lose this year. these guys are the real deal.
Carmel lost to scarsdale?? Yikes.
Okay here we go, Harrison at Rye. This is turning into a great venue.
Harrison has to get on them early and go up big. No more of these 19-18 games. They couldn’t score on sleepy, no excuses Artie go out and obliterate that team and leave no doubt if you’re team to beat in the state u will.
IonaPower October 13th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Prince
Very good win last night against a quality team-
New Rochelle is the team to beat in Section 1- I only give North Rockland a chance- With thier defense New Rochelle only has to play an average game on offense and they will win-
As far as how this defense ranks- It is a great defense but no way are they better than the 2003/04 defenses that trotted out Courtney greene, Glenroy Lee, Fred Campbell etc
On another note farrell gave St. Anthony all they could handle last night
http://highschoolsports.silive.com/news/article/1178728494876123987/st-anthonys-holds-off-valiant-effort-from-monsignor-farrell-for-42-34-chsfl-victory/
Iona….. All I said they gave up the fewest points ever!......nothing about the best def!!..
IonaPower October 13th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Prince
Very good win last night against a quality team-
New Rochelle is the team to beat in Section 1- I only give North Rockland a chance- With thier defense New Rochelle only has to play an average game on offense and they will win-
As far as how this defense ranks- It is a great defense but no way are they better than the 2003/04 defenses that trotted out Courtney greene, Glenroy Lee, Fred Campbell etc
On another note farrell gave St. Anthony all they could handle last night
http://highschoolsports.silive.com/news/article/1178728494876123987/st-anthonys-holds-off-valiant-effort-from-monsignor-farrell-for-42-34-chsfl-victory/
Iona….. All I said they gave up the fewest points ever!......nothing about the best def!!..
Iona…. It’s not uncommon for teams to keep the score close with saint ants in the chsfl!... But it’s really about beating them!!.... Which is not common the past 12 yrs!!!!!
Was at newro game last night and some comments. Terrible offensive play calling to predictable and not enough use of what everyone can see is the strength of the team…Edneys arm and the fact would be tough to match us in space. They should have attacked John Jay secondary all night that touchdown Joe had was there all night. In terms of the D they are good but let’s be real if One of the Holden’s get hurt gonna be a short post season. I must also state we keep comparing to the teams with Ray but everyone forgets about the 09 team that went to State Championship. That was probably the most complete team they had.
I hear the line out of Vegas is Harrison-6.5 O/U 34
Prince… Nanuet went undefeated, UNSCORED upon and was the state champs in 1989. Yes smaller schools but that hasn’t been matched and I doubt it will ever again.
Rye FB, that line is just a little thin lol…..I’d say if there really was one it would be Harrison -12.5, over/under 51.5.
Brentwood line;Harrison 21 point favorite.
In the Harrison/ Rye game, records do not matter. Its who ever wants it more
Somebody please correct me if I am wrong, but. The Harrison Rye game will determine if Rye makes the playoffs or not.
New Rochelle has one of the best defenses this area has ever seen.
We easily get nostalgic to the past. When talking about the past, teams always seem greater.
I know I’m a little late but here’s a thought on lights going off during Harrison game:
The AD routinely shuts the lights off during Harrison practices (on the rare occasion that they can get some late time of the field). As the saying goes, you play like you practice. Ooops.
Best Defenses in Section 1
Excellent
1. New Rochelle
2. Harrison
3. North Rockland
After them, there is another three , just at a different level but very good.
Fresno
That list couldn’t possibly be in order when Harrison gave up 54 points in 2 games and North Rockland hasn’t given up that much all year.
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New Rochelle has one of the best defenses this area has ever seen.
We easily get nostalgic to the past. When talking about the past, teams always seem greater.”
What is this a psychology lesson???
I will reserve judgement until we see what happens in state play…but 2009 d was stacked all around and new ro 2003 d was nasty..capped by a goal line stance vs shenendohowa to advance in the state playoffs…
Confused October 13th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Was at newro game last night and some comments. Terrible offensive play calling to predictable and not enough use of what everyone can see is the strength of the team…Edneys arm and the fact would be tough to match us in space. They should have attacked John Jay secondary all night that touchdown Joe had was there all night. In terms of the D they are good but let’s be real if One of the Holden’s get hurt gonna be a short post season. I must also state we keep comparing to the teams with Ray but everyone forgets about the 09 team that went to State Championship. That was probably the most complete team they had.
Great!!...... Post. 100% dead on accurate!!!
-12.5 it is. I just hope not a blow out and it’s close. Rain in forecast but on turf
Lol@just
Harrison is giving 14. Rye will be ready for the Huskies though. Obviously Harrison is a superior team but how many times over the last 10 years has Harrison had the better team and lost? 2 years ago when the Huskies went to the dome and lost they had a better team than Rye, and the Ciraco/Falasca led Huskies were way better and Rye found a way. The ball has bounced the Garnets way lately and Artie has been outcoached. That being said, I do think this is the year where Harrison breaks through and puts it on Rye. If you were to ask me I would say: Harrison 38 Rye 14. But I could see a 28-20 game b/c Rye’s kids just have so much heart.
Here we go Garnets Here we Go – HHS has been favored for the past 3 years and LOST